The Fall 2019 Presidio Graduate School (PGS) Capstone Showcase featured a project titled "Financing the Energy Frontier for Anchorage." A team assessed a green investment bank model to address

The Fall 2019 Presidio Graduate School (PGS) Capstone Showcase featured a project titled "Financing the Energy Frontier for Anchorage." A team assessed a green investment bank model to address Anchorage's climate goals, analyzing legal structures and leveraging multi-sector partnerships.

PGS is an accredited, nonprofit graduate school founded in 2003, offering unique sustainable MBA, MPA, and dual degree programs. Its systems-thinking methodology emphasizes that real change occurs at the intersection of private enterprise, the public sector, commerce, and the common good.

Learn more about PGS, its mission, and programs at presidio.edu or call 415-561-6555.

Bjorn Stigson is president of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), a global

Bjorn Stigson is president of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), a global association of 200 CEO-led companies focused on sustainable development.

He emphasizes that climate change is primarily a competitiveness issue for businesses. Those operating under resource and pollution constraints must innovate.

Ultimately, companies delivering green and clean solutions will emerge as winners. (ABC Radio/Australia)

RSA Spotlights highlights an extract from its "Question Time" event, featuring experts on the seven main dimensions of the climate problem: science, behaviour, democracy, law, technology, economy,

RSA Spotlights highlights an extract from its "Question Time" event, featuring experts on the seven main dimensions of the climate problem: science, behaviour, democracy, law, technology, economy, and culture.

The panel provided expert insights into the competing priorities, responsibility voids, and jurisdictional overlaps that complicate climate change resolution. Panellists included Lord Nicholas Stern (LSE), Chris Rapley CBE (UCL), and other leading figures.

Watch the full talk here or listen to the full podcast.

Not all green solutions are created equal. Many eco-friendly alternatives, from corn-based biofuels to biodegradable plastics, promise to save the planet—but do they truly deliver? In this

Not all green solutions are created equal. Many eco-friendly alternatives, from corn-based biofuels to biodegradable plastics, promise to save the planet—but do they truly deliver? In this engaging talk, sustainability researcher and Georgia Tech professor Patricia Stathatou shares a powerful 3-question framework to cut through the hype and assess the true environmental impact of emerging technologies. Drawing on surprising case studies, such as the unintended consequences of ethanol and the progress of electric vehicles, she reveals how to evaluate products and policies across their full lifecycle, from production to disposal.

As an assistant professor in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Georgia Tech, Patricia specializes in sustainable water and energy systems, working to redefine their design and assessment. Her research, featured in Forbes and WSB-TV, integrates life cycle and techno-economic assessments with real-world data to drive sustainability. With a doctorate from the National Technical University of Athens and postdoctoral research at MIT, she has also contributed to international standards, including marine fuel guidelines for the International Maritime Organization, accelerating the transition to cleaner technologies and more sustainable environmental solutions.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Sha Sukang delivered a speech at the High-Level Consultation on 'Realising Inclusive and Green Growth: Business & Industry Consultation with Government and Civil Society.' This event occurred at

Sha Sukang delivered a speech at the High-Level Consultation on 'Realising Inclusive and Green Growth: Business & Industry Consultation with Government and Civil Society.' This event occurred at the World Forum in The Hague, Netherlands, on April 11, 2012.

Further information is available on the Rio+20 Summit.

Amy C. Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School, presented "Clashing Cultures in Pursuit of Sustainability in the Built Environment" as part of Harvard

Amy C. Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School, presented "Clashing Cultures in Pursuit of Sustainability in the Built Environment" as part of Harvard Thinks Green 2.

Professor Edmondson joined Harvard's faculty in 1996 after earning her PhD in Organizational Behavior. She teaches leadership and organizational learning in MBA and Executive Education programs, focusing on human interactions that foster successful enterprises. She is also the author of *Teaming: How organizations learn, innovate and compete in the knowledge economy*, published in May 2012.

The energy transition is critical, with the 2020s marking a decisive decade for climate justice. As fossil fuels peak, we must rapidly scale renewables, ensuring an equitable new energy economy.

The energy transition is critical, with the 2020s marking a decisive decade for climate justice. As fossil fuels peak, we must rapidly scale renewables, ensuring an equitable new energy economy. Visionary "green" entrepreneur Danny Kennedy, founder of New Energy Nexus, proposes a "3D" clean energy future: distributed, decentralized in ownership, and democratized in control, driven by global grassroots entrepreneurship.

Kennedy, a seasoned eco-activist and clean-tech leader, co-founded Sungevity and Powerhouse. He now serves as CEO of New Energy Nexus, a global nonprofit providing funds, accelerators, and networks to advance clean energy innovation and adoption worldwide.

Learn more at bioneers.org.

The Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University released "Green Light to Pollute in Texas." This comprehensive report analyzes 89 new or expanding

The Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University released "Green Light to Pollute in Texas." This comprehensive report analyzes 89 new or expanding petrochemical facilities across five Texas regions.

Its stark findings reveal that 9 out of 10 facilities are planned in counties with higher concentrations of people of color and families in poverty. Nearly half are in neighborhoods among the worst 10% in the U.S. for toxic air releases. Furthermore, 93% are near other high-risk chemical plants, compounding threats of explosions, leaks, and chronic disease.

A related documentary features residents detailing how this industrial expansion has impacted their communities.

Ireland's public sector spends €9 billion annually on goods and services, totaling €100 billion over the next decade. This significant public expenditure presents a crucial opportunity to

Ireland's public sector spends €9 billion annually on goods and services, totaling €100 billion over the next decade. This significant public expenditure presents a crucial opportunity to reduce carbon footprint, conserve energy, and boost environmental awareness among citizens.

Dublin fireman Neil McCabe demonstrates how this investment could foster environmentally friendly buildings and generate substantial cost savings. Transitioning to a green, low-carbon economy would not only save money but also create jobs.

The question remains whether local authorities and the government will embrace this vision. This discussion, hosted by Duncan Stewart, was published on Feb 18, 2014.

Architect and designer Jason F. McLennan champions a revolution in our built environment, envisioning spaces as elegant as nature that nurture human communities. He aims to shift our civilization

Architect and designer Jason F. McLennan champions a revolution in our built environment, envisioning spaces as elegant as nature that nurture human communities. He aims to shift our civilization from degradation to regeneration.

Recognized as one of the world’s most influential green building visionaries, McLennan is a highly sought-after designer and thought leader. He won the prestigious Buckminster Fuller Prize and is lauded as the 'Wayne Gretzky' of the green building industry. Learn more about Jason F. McLennan here.

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